Stars React to Their Oscar Nominations!

The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced by Jennifer Lawrence in LA this morning! Michelle Williams, Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, Jonah Hill and Melissa McCarthy were just a few of the lucky stars to be named, and they shared their excitement after finding out the big news. Click through to see how all the nominees reacted, including Brad's plan for a pancake breakfast and Jessica Chastain's front row surprise.

Octavia Spencer

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"I am thrilled with our multiple nominations for The Help and War Horse. It is the first time that I have experienced two Best Picture nominations in the same year. One is a high honour. Two is humbling but very exciting. It is a tribute to all those who joined with Stacey Snider and our DreamWorks Studios team to develop and make these two films with stories that we passionately felt we had to make."

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Meryl Streep

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"I am so humbled, appreciative and in shock about this incredible honour. I’d like to thank the Academy, Sony Pictures , the cast and crew of Moneyball, Brad Pitt, and, most of all, our brilliant director Bennett Miller. To have this kind of recognition -– it means I should do more dramas. I don’t know if there could be a bigger sign. I was nervous at the Golden Globes, but my category was [early], so I lost right away and then I was able to have a great time. So, hopefully, I can just lose right away again."

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Melissa McCarthy

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"Kristen and [Bridesmaids co-writer] Annie [Mumolo] being nominated to me is such a big deal because . . . I know people talk about how much improv we did on Bridesmaids — the bottom line is Kristin and Annie wrote an amazing script. It was the funniest thing I've ever read on paper."

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Martin Scorsese

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"I am deeply honoured to have been nominated by the Academy for my work on Hugo. Every picture is a challenge, and this one — where I was working with 3D, HD and Sacha Baron Cohen for the first time — was no exception. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that you’ve been recognised by the people in your industry. I congratulate my fellow nominees. It’s an impressive list, and I’m in excellent company."

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Glenn Close

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"This is an extraordinary honour. I am dizzy with joy . . . and caffeine. Considering both films, Moneyball and The Tree of Life, nearly didn’t make it to the screen, this is especially sweet. And I’d like to thank all the artisans and craftsmen who gave their best to each film. I am especially over the moon for Jonah (and the other Moneyballers acknowledged today), Terry Malick and the tribute this is to Billy Beane and the Oakland A’s organisation. My congratulations to all the nominees . . . pancakes for everyone."

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Michelle Williams

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“I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors — a special congratulations to Kenneth Branagh — and the fearless Harvey Weinstein."

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Gary Oldman

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“This afternoon in Berlin I learned that I was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of best actor. You may have heard this before, but it has never been truer than it is for me today; it is extremely humbling, gratifying, and delightful to have your work recognised by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing.”

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Viola Davis

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"It's an honour to be nominated a second time, it is a personal accomplishment and triumph for women and women of color. I'm so glad the film has been recognised, it was a labour of love from the moment it was conceived and it is rewarding to see the impact it is having."

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Christopher Plummer

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“It’s a shot in the arm for a young kid of 82 to receive an Academy Award nomination this morning. My gratitude to writer/director Michael Mills, the Academy, and to everyone involved with 'Beginners.'”

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Jean Dujardin

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"I am so grateful to the Academy for this recognition. I can’t help but stop and think about how incredible this journey has been. From filming on a Hollywood soundstage to the moment I received this wonderful news this morning, I’m so humbled to be amongst such distinguished and talented people. It is Michel’s beautiful film that has led me here today. I also share this with the brilliant cast and crew."